36 weeker- what to expect?

Due to medical reasons, I have a c-section scheduled for Feb 10th. I'll be 36w2d. Even though I've been high risk and on bed rest for weeks, I did not prepare myself for this outcome! I wanted labor at home as long as possible before heading to the hospital for my perfect natural birth and then immediately BF (breastfeed, or boyfriend) my full term chunky baby. Well, time to face reality! Barring any unforeseen complications with my baby girl, what can I expect? Do they take all premies to the NICU for observation? Is there really a set weight she has to be before coming home? Will she be strong enough to breast feed? Any and all stories and experiences are welcome, I just want to be prepared!

I would call and ask your doctor, or call L&D and ask them the procedure questions.

If I went into L&D at this point (36 weeks on Monday) they wouldn't do anything to stop it. I'm not sure if they would go ahead and transfer me to the hospital with the NICU or not, since mine doesn't have one.36 weeks is still considered early full term, and I'm pretty sure the likelihood of the baby having problems goes down drastically.

I think your baby will be fine. So many women have babies earlier than that and the baby is perfect. The doctors chose that date for a reason. My mom was born at 36 weeks and 3 days and I'm here. Just pray and take it easy. Btw may I ask why you are high risk? I'm asking because I'm high risk for pre eclampsia. I have to get induced early too I'm not sure when yet we're watching my blood pressure.

My friend had he Baby at 34 weeks and she was only in the nicu for almost a week. She needed to learn to eat. My other friend who went over due also stayed a few days for the same reason.
It your baby comes out above 5 lbs it should be a short stay in the hospital.

Just know some women have babies early with no problems other have full term babies who need help.

I was born at 36 weeks. I weighed exactly 4 lbs. I had to stay for a week because I couldn't maintain my body heat and it was the middle of winter. I had no feeding or breathing problems and am now a perfectly healthy adult.

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